BRITISH GENTLEMAN WILD WEST - Softcover

Lawrence M Woods

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1861055935 ISBN 13: 9781861055934

Publisher: Robson Books Ltd, 2003

Synopsis

In the last quarter of the nineteenth century an enterprising group of British gentlemen (members of a class hitherto unknown in American society) saw and seized a unique opportunity to graze huge herds of cattle, free of charge, on public lands in the then unsettled American West. They went into business on a truly remarkable scale and enormous sums of money were invested. This intriguing book tells the story of these intrepid men who set out to conquer the West and make their fortunes there. It also provides a rich and detailed history of the Wild West, its people and their lifestyles. Lawrence Woods artfully contrasts the harsh lot of the ordinary cowboy with the luxurious lifestyle enjoyed by members of the exclusive Cheyenne Club, where gentlemen dined on fresh oysters, smoked fine cigars and toasted their guests with imported French Champagne.

About this title

About the Author:

Lawrence M Woods has retired from his role as the chief finance officer of Mobil Corporation. He lives in Wyoming, USA.

About this edition

• Publisher: Robson Books Ltd
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1861055935
• ISBN 13: 9781861055934
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256